Deputy County Attorney

Beaufort County South Carolina•Beaufort, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform difficult professional work in the rendering of legal services to the County departments, units and boards. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

Requires Juris Doctor degree.
Over eight years and up to and including ten years of related work experience in the practice of law, including a minimum of five years of local government experience.
License to practice law in the State of South Carolina; Rule 403 Certified.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment.
Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with county government within the state of South Carolina is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and reviews work, and monitors status of work in progress.
Inspects completed work assignments, answers questions, and gives advice, direction, supervision to staff as requested by the County Attorney or when needed to complete a project.
Provides legal counsel and representation to all County departments in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, etc.
Attends and presents, as needed or requested by the County Attorney, at County Council meetings, Committee meetings, and Boards and Commissions’ meetings, and renders legal advice.
Provides legal training to clients in County departments and Boards and Commissions
Renders legal advice daily to all officers, departments, and agencies of the County.
Prepare cases for trial, interview witnesses, and examine law and evidence.
Represents the County in trial and appellate litigation and handles complex issues of law as necessary.
Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises, and other legal documents.
Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents.
Ensures that information related to cases is disseminated appropriately and stored appropriately.
Advises paralegals and clerical/administrative personnel.
Performs related work as assigned.